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- 1. Multiple Choice
In lines 4-12, the author explains why scientists are trying to find a way to produce spider silk using goats by showing
possible uses for spider silk
the popularity of spider silk
how easy spider silk is to use
how quickly spider silk can be developed
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which statement BEST explains an advantage of using goats rather than spiders for the production of silk?
Goats produce stronger silk than spiders do
Scientists can insert genes into goats but not into spiders
Spider proteins in goat milk can be spun into silk
Goats are bigger than spiders and are much easier to raise
- 3. Multiple Choice
What did Jeffrey Turner discover about using Nubian goats for possible silk production?
Nubian goats already make a similar substance
Nubian goats have high amounts of protein in their milk
Nubian goats and spiders both prefer living in large groups
Nubian goats and spiders have body parts that are similar
- 4. Multiple Choice
In the process described in paragraphs 7-8, which step allows the threads to become strong enough for surgical procedures?
The silk proteins are turned into clumps
The silk is stretched repeatedly
Salt is added to the goat's milk
Water is added to thin the clumps
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why is paragraph 11 important to the article
they suggest that the goats are unusual
they explain how the goats are kept busy
they explain that the goats are treated well
they suggest that the goats are like humans
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which statement BEST expresses a central idea of the article?
Nubian goats produce better quality silk than spiders
Spider silk is a complex substance that takes effort to make
Nubian goats have been genetically altered to produce spider silk
Spider silk contains proteins that are similar to proteins in other living things
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which detail is MOST important to include in a summary of the article?
Scientists have made an attempt to gather silk from spiders living on farms
Spider silk has qualities that can be used in many products
A scientist started a company to research goat silk
Machines spin spider silk into thin threads
- 8. Multiple Choice
Reread the first line in paragraph 6. What does the simile in this sentence make clear to the reader?
Goats aren't harmed when the genes are put inside them.
Goats often stay at hotels so they can be comfortable.
Guests want to stay in comfortable hotels when they visit.
Spiders and goats get along when placed in spaces together.
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